Welder

Job Title: Welder / Fabricator Job Description

This Welder/Fabricator role focuses on producing high‑quality welded products while safely and efficiently operating welding tools and equipment to meet established quality and production standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform wire feed (MIG) welding on a variety of parts and assemblies in a fabrication and weld shop environment.

• Read and interpret blueprints and work order routings to understand job requirements, dimensions, and specifications.

• Use a tape measure accurately to verify dimensions and ensure parts meet required tolerances.

• Lay out parts using weld fixtures to prepare components for welding and assembly.

• Follow written and verbal instructions to complete welding and fabrication tasks in the correct sequence.

• Inspect welded components for quality, accuracy, and adherence to company standards.

• Maintain welding tools, equipment, and work area in a safe, clean, and organized condition.

• Apply critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to troubleshoot issues related to fit, weld quality, or fabrication processes.

• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to coordinate work, clarify requirements, and support production goals.

• Adhere to all safety procedures and guidelines while working with welding equipment and in a fabrication shop setting.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to perform wire feed (MIG) welding in a production or fabrication environment.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints accurately.

• Ability to read and use a tape measure with precision.

• Ability to read and understand work order routings and instructions.

• Ability to lay out parts using weld fixtures prior to welding.

• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working in a team environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a fabrication and weld shop environment.

• Comfort using standard welding and fabrication tools and equipment.

• Ability to follow detailed production processes and quality standards.

• Willingness to work assigned shifts and overtime as needed to support production.

Why Work Here?

Join a long‑term, stable company that offers significant opportunities for growth and development. You can build your skills in a busy fabrication environment, earn shift premiums for night work, and be part of a team that values reliability, advancement, and long‑term career paths.

Work Environment

This role is based in a fabrication and weld shop environment, working with MIG welding equipment, weld fixtures, tape measures, and other standard fabrication tools. Available schedules include a first shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with mandatory Saturday overtime initially, and a third shift from 6:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, or optional 12‑hour shifts Monday through Thursday to have Fridays off. A shift premium of $1.75 is offered for the third shift. The environment is production‑focused, hands‑on, and safety‑oriented, with expectations for proper work attire suitable for a fabrication and welding shop.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ooltewah, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $26.25/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ooltewah,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.